Sunlight streaming
Through the panes
Casts a glow…
A wondrous light

Colors bold
Or soft and gentle
Life statements
… holy spaces

From ancient days
Of olden lore
History reaches
Out its hand

Speaks of faith
Of family and beauty
Determination, battles
Loss and gain

Natures touch
Through shining light
Built through stains
And earth’s embrace

Come settle before
Its silent illumination
Ponder meaning, mystery
Heaven’s quiet presence

Charlotte-Anne Allen